Ms. Debra Cooney Albiston | Attorney

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About Debra

Debbie has over 39 years experience handling all aspects of family law. Her practice areas include Contested and Uncontested Divorces, Spousal Support, Child Custody, Visitation and Support, Separation Agreements, Equitable Distribution of Property, Division of Retirement, Pensions and Profit Sharing Plans, Business Valuation and Division, Post-Divorce Issues, Pre-marital Agreements and Marital Agreements. She practices in the Circuit Courts and the J & DR courts throughout Hampton Roads. She has handled appeals in both the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court. She understands how difficult a family law matter can be and she is committed to her clients and to reaching the best possible result for her client’s situation. She strives to resolve all cases amicably but is prepared for those that require litigation. She will be responsive to your needs and ensure that you receive the best representation until the conclusion of your matter.

Admission

Verified U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia

1984

Verified Virginia Supreme Court

1983

Verified Virginia

Education

George Mason University

B.A.

1980

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • American Bar Association; Family Law Section
  • Virginia State Bar; Family Law Section
  • Virginia State Bar; Domestic Relations Council
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Virginia Beach Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • Norfolk Family Law “Lawyer of the Year, "
    2023
  • Best Lawyers in America
    2021 / 2023
  • Best Lawyers in America
    2015-2021 / 2023
  • Virginia Super Lawyers; Law & Politics
    2007-2009 / 2011 / 2013 / 2015-2021 / 2023
  • Virginia’s Legal Elite; Virginia Business Magazine
    2004-2006 / 2008-2020 / 2023
  • Top Lawyers; CoVaBIZ Magazine
    2017-2021 / 2023
  • AV® Rated; Martindale-Hubbell
    2023

Gilbert, Albiston & Keller, P.L.C. Highlights

Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights, Products Liability, Family Law

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